Episode 1257
From Countdown
Episode 1257 was broadcast on 20 March 1992, and was the second quarter-final of Series 23.
Rodney Crawshaw played Phil Jordan, with Phil Jordan winning 63 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rodney Crawshaw | Score | Phil Jordan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDVWIEANG | DRAWING | 0 – 8 | WAVERING | 8 | |
| 2 | KTDRNOAEY | RANKED | 6 – 14 | DONKEY | DENTARY*, TRANKED* | 15 |
| 3 | LRIBETANV | VIABLE | 12 – 14 | entrail ☓ | BIVALENT*, INTERVAL | 23 |
| 4 | 100 4 6 5 9 8 → 420 | 420
(4 x 100) + 9 + 6 + 5 |
22 – 24 | 420
(100 + 5) x 4 |
|
33 |
| 5 | LMSDTEOEL | MOLESTED | 30 – 32 | MOLESTED | 41 | |
| 6 | SFIAOSJRC | SOFAS | 30 – 38 | ACROSS | FIASCOS | 48 |
| 7 | NGSHCEAEP | CHANGES | 30 – 46 | CHEAPENS | 56 | |
| 8 | 100 1 2 6 6 5 → 328 | 329
((100 + 6) x (2 + 1)) + 6 + 5 |
37 – 53 | 329
((6 / 2) x 100) + (6 x 5) |
CV: 328 = (100 - ((2 x 6) + 6)) x (5 - 1) |
66 |
| 9 | RAINYFIRM | 37 – 63 | INFIRMARY
(1.33 seconds) |
76 |
